Borobudur

• TypeTemple
• CountryIndonesia
• BaseYogyakarta
• Coordinates-7.6080, 110.2040

Borobudur, also transcribed Barabudur, is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple in Magelang Regency, near the town of Muntilan, northwest of the city of Yogyakarta, in Central Java, Indonesia. Constructed of gray andesite-like stone, the temple consists of nine stacked platforms, six square and three circular, topped by a central dome. It is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and originally 504 Buddha statues.Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Visiting tips

• Access to the upper levels is limited by timed tickets; book ahead.
• Best season in Indonesia: April to October (dry season).
• Carry water, sun protection and clothing suitable for religious sites where relevant.

Location map

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Where to stay nearby

The most convenient base is Yogyakarta. Recommended areas: Malioboro (central, lively and close to the Kraton); Prawirotaman (boutique hotels and cafés); Borobudur area (rural stays for a sunrise visit).

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